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April 18, 2026Population Space and PlaceOpen Access

“Keep or Push?” The Retention of Canadian Postsecondary Graduates in Their Study Cities

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IMIsaac MpindaMHMichael Haan

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Overview

Examines factors affecting graduate retention in Canadian cities, suggesting implications for local economies.

Key Points

  • Investigate factors influencing the retention of Canadian postsecondary graduates in their study cities.
  • Analyzed data from the Post Secondary Information System.
  • Compared retention patterns between international and domestic graduates.
  • Utilized the Cox Proportional Hazard Model to assess probabilities of remaining in study cities over five years.
  • Immigration status, study location, level, and field are significant predictors of retention.
  • Facilitating permanent residency transitions could enhance retention rates.
  • Support for early-career individuals may lead to better retention outcomes.

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Mpinda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3207940886becb653f923https://doi.org/10.1002/psp.70261
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